AFT Holdings Completes Portfolio Acquisition of Loma Linda™

Louisiana-based investment group credits home-state support for
firm’s continued growth

October 05, 2016 12:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time

BATON ROUGE, La. & NASHVILLE, N.C.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--AFT Holdings, Inc., today announced it has completed its acquisition of
the Loma Linda™ and Worthington Foods shelf stable business, as it has
made its final payment to purchase the 101-year-old plant based protein
brand from the Kellogg Company.

“We cannot rely on the government or selected
loopholes.”

Since 2014, AFT subsidiary Atlantic Natural Foods®, the leading U.S.
producer of shelf stable plant based protein products, has successfully
integrated and managed the Loma Linda™ and Worthington business along
with Kaffree Roma, a coffee beverage alternative, and the collection of
neat® gluten and soy-free nut based protein alternatives and the neat®
egg line of vegan products.

AFT, a Louisiana-based investment group, saw the acquisition as an
important cornerstone of its effort to position itself as a leader in
the healthy living food space.

“We will continue to focus on revolutionizing healthy food alternatives
by offering affordable, sustainable, creative, and exceptionally
tasteful products for the North American consumer,” said AFT chairman J.
Douglas Hines. “We are excited about our forthcoming product
announcements in this area.”

Atlantic Natural Foods’ Loma Linda purchase completion follows its
September announcement of a number of initiatives that will enhance its
commitment toward its individuals and community, including an increase
of all manufacturing employees, with entry level positions to
$10.00/hour, a 33% increase over current minimum federal wage offered in
the area. In addition to the wage increases, Atlantic Natural Foods will
retain a complete benefit program, including comprehensive health
insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401K retirement program
available for all employees.

Hines says the programs that have been created are without local, state
or federal government assistance.

“Small business can and should lead this kind of socially responsible
change,” Hines said. “We cannot rely on the government or selected
loopholes.”

AFT manages a diverse portfolio, spanning the country and the globe. The
company’s investments include its flagship operation, Atlantic Natural
Foods, as well as the largest U.S. Flag tuna fleet of 12 Super Seiners
in the Western Pacific, a tuna vessel support service group, property
development in Tennessee, Hawaii, and Mandeville, La., a specialty food
processor in Maine, technology in Seattle and UK-based Seedrs, which
offered the world’s first fully regulated equity crowdfunding platform
open to investors and entrepreneurs throughout Europe and soon to be in
the U.S. Even a restaurant concept in Maui, Hawaii.

Hines credits his lifetime ties to the state of Louisiana, especially
post-Hurricane Katrina, and the critical backing of the professional
support companies and the individuals in the area, which stood by AFT,
catalyzing its growth, including a 20-year relationship with “The
Whitney Bank,” world class legal representation of “Baker-Donelson”,
accounting services from its New Orleans CPA firm of Malcolm Dienes,
Insurance for its entities from “The Chapman Group” in Baton Rouge and
human resource services provided by “Netchex” in Mandeville, La.

“We rely on these partnerships in our state to ensure the future and
effectiveness of thousands of jobs around the world,” Hines said.
“Thanks to the forward-thinking of our critical support partners, AFT
Holdings’ employees, management, and shareholders are developing a great
future.”

About AFT Holdings, Inc.

AFT Holdings, Inc. is an international investment and management group
with a diverse portfolio including commercial and residential real
estate, sustainable foods development, global fishing fleets and
technology. More at www.aftholdings.com.